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Pats Pulpit fantasy football takes on Romeo Doubs

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All Pats Pulpit insights about Romeo Doubs

PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Doubs, 6'2", 210 lbs, delivered a three-touchdown preseason performance (Aug. 15) leaping over defenders and high-pointing the ball in the end zone; his role shifted to running more sideline routes with increased comfort on 50/50 balls. Wide receivers coach Todd Downing cited his ability to play above the rim, strength, and football IQ as red zone assets; Doubs caught seven red zone touchdowns in 2022 (fourth-most in NFL), posted a 58.82% contested catch rate and 30% target share in the red zone in 2025, and Packers QB Jordan Love recorded a 137.9 passer rating when targeting him. Head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized finding where Doubs can be "big, fast and aggressive" to build confidence and help the team.
PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026
After a slow start to summer sessions, Doubs has put together another impressive practice following a stretch of strong performances last week. Doubs stated 'I feel exactly where I am. I think I'm progressing the right way' and acknowledged that 'things are starting to slow down for me,' indicating he is gaining comfort and confidence in the Patriots' system. His ability to make contested red zone catches—going up over defenders multiple times in 11-on-11 drills—demonstrates the skill set that could make him a fantasy asset in a Patriots offense ranked 20th in red zone efficiency.
PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Doubs is being deployed as a red zone threat in Drake Maye's offense; he secured three highlight-reel touchdowns during Saturday's training camp practice, all via high-pointing receptions over defensive backs Carlton Davis and Charles Woods. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted Doubs is 'trending in the right direction' and that wide receivers coach Todd Downing 'found where Romeo can really help us — be big, fast and aggressive.' At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds with 21 career touchdowns, Doubs debuts with the Patriots in a role designed to exploit his size and athleticism in the red zone, where New England ranked 20th in the NFL last season at 55.7% conversion efficiency.
PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Free agent addition Romeo Doubs appeared to have his best week of practice last week and continued that progression on Saturday. Mike Vrabel noted positive things trending in the right direction with the new offense and player development. Doubs hauled in multiple high-point touchdowns throughout the practice, highlighted by two in full-team work where he climbed the ladder over Charles Woods to cap off Drake Maye's end-of-game situation, and later got Woods again in the front right of the end zone during red zone periods.
NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
After a relatively quiet start to his first training camp as a Patriot, Doubs has started hitting his stride. On Monday, he caught a pair of touchdowns against the team's No. 1 cornerback Christian Gonzalez—first a 3-yard goal line fade with 0:02 left on the clock, then a back-shoulder score. Gonzalez has a strong case as the Patriots' top defender this summer, so Doubs beating him twice was nothing short of impressive. This performance suggests fans and QB Drake Maye should be excited about what's in store in the regular season.
NegativeBustAug 8, 2026
Doubs lacks some of the athletic traits of the NFL's top-flight wide receivers and is not the most imposing athlete in terms of build and explosiveness. He has good length but lacks overall size, which puts pressure on his technique to beat press-man coverage or win contested catches. While he makes up for it with natural hands and good concentration, he is not a 50/50 jump ball specialist you would trust in such situations on a regular basis. He also won't consistently challenge teams deep, lacking high-end long speed, and his game as a whole is more horizontal than vertical.
PositiveBreakoutAug 8, 2026
Doubs has improved as a receiver every season since entering the NFL in 2022, showing development in every facet of the game. The source notes he is a better player now than earlier in his career, with refined route-running from release through stem to catch point, good feel for leverage and defensive coverage, improved hands-catching ability, and enhanced blocking in the run game. He is a consistent wide receiver deserving of the 'go-to guy' label, capable of making an impact on all three downs and from all over the formation, generating quick separation and working underneath areas against both man and zone coverage.
PositiveProjectionAug 8, 2026
In his final 2025 season with Green Bay, Doubs established himself as quarterback Jordan Love's favorite receiver and a core piece of the Packers offense, finishing the regular season ranked first on the team in targets (83), receptions (55), and receiving yards (724), tied for the lead in touchdowns (6). He combined high volume of snaps and opportunities with big-play potential, including three touchdowns against Dallas, seven receptions for 91 yards versus Carolina, and 20.7 yards per reception against Baltimore. In the playoffs, he caught eight passes on 11 targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in the wild card loss to the Bears, showcasing his capability to a national audience.
PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Signed to a four-year, $68 million free agency contract with the Patriots in 2026, setting him up as one of the team's most important receivers going forward. With A.J. Brown the top option on the perimeter and DeMario Douglas holding down the slot, Doubs projects as the primary Z-receiver but is flexible enough to move elsewhere in the formation. Training camp confirmed he will be a starting receiver and should end 2026 among the Patriots' leaders in wide receiver snaps, targets, and catches.
PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
After a slow start to his Patriots tenure on the practice fields, Doubs led all of Drake Maye's pass catchers with five targets and caught all of them during 7-on-7s and full-team work. The duo struck multiple times over the middle of the field a day after Doubs made an impressive grab in the end zone for a touchdown. Despite appearing to put the football on the ground at one point at the end of a play, it was an overall positive practice for the 26-year-old.